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Chanel Necklaces

Fashion legend Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s sole fine jewelry collection included some of the most exciting and original works ever made — she loved costume jewelry but simply couldn’t resist designing with diamonds. Today, whether or not a given design happens to bear the house’s iconic logo, vintage Chanel bracelets, pendant necklaces, earrings and other accessories lend a bold touch to any ensemble.

Chanel established her business as a Paris hat shop in 1910 and started selling clothing in 1913. She introduced her costume jewelry in the 1920s, when the economy was roaring and fine jewelry was the main mode of adornment among her clients. Fearless about giving offense, Chanel proclaimed, “I love fakes because I find such jewelry provocative, and I find it disgraceful to walk around with millions of dollars around your neck, just because you are rich.”

Then, in 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, Chanel dramatically switched gears and designed her first and only diamond jewelry collection, Bijoux de Diamants.

The lyrical and bold Chanel designs centered on five motifs: fringe, ribbons, feathers, the sun and stars. A dramatic diamond fringe headpiece was worn over the brow, while a fringe bracelet draped down the palm. A ribbon was tied in a bow at the front of a necklace and the top of a headband. These textile motifs linked the collection to the couturier’s clothes.

Even as rave reviews flowed in from the members of the press who attended the collection’s single showing, the International Diamond Corporation caved to the demands of the men in the French jewelry industry who forcefully expressed their firm belief that a fashion designer, and a female one at that, didn’t have the talent to make important jewels. At the same time, they were worried that Chanel’s diamond necklaces, brooches, bracelets and other creations would compete with their collections and cut into their profits. The pieces were broken up after the exhibition, and a planned London showing was canceled.

Afterward, Chanel never designed another diamond jewelry collection. Instead, she focused on costume and the demi-fine pieces she made in collaboration with Fulco di Verdura, when he worked at Chanel during the 1930s.

In 1993, the House of Chanel revived its fine jewelry business. Over the years, it has made near-exact renditions of the 1932 designs and imagined new silhouettes incorporating the original five motifs, as well as other themes beloved by Chanel, such as the lion, representing her Leo zodiac sign, and camellia flowers.

Find a range of vintage Chanel earrings, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Chanel
Chanel Pendant Necklace, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant necklace from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 82 cm Period: 20th Century Seller...
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20th Century French Chanel Necklaces

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Bronze Tone Faux Pearl Necklace, 1999
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage large olive-shaped bronze tone faux pearl necklace. From the Fall 1999 Collection. Adjustable hook ...
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20th Century French Chanel Necklaces

1980s Vintage Chanel Hammered Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1980s Chanel hammered gold tone fancy chain magnifier necklace. Can be worn single or double. Comes with original duster or box. Pendant: Diameter 2"
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Sunburst CC Link Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned necklace featuring domed links with a sunburst design and openwork CC logos. Spring clasp and toggle closure. Missing the extension chain. Embossed CHANEL...
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20th Century French Chanel Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold Knot and Nacre Faux Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and forever Chanel long necklace has knots in a darker gold plated gilt metal with a lighter gold plated gilt metal link interspersed with gold tone love knot stations interspersed with Chanel nacre faux pearls and chains. It can be doubled on the neck. It has the CC logo as the box clasp and says Made In France. Great for day or evening wear! The length is 20" L or Wide. The knots are .25" wide. When doubled exactly it is 10.25: L / W. Of course, it can be staggered for other possibilities. Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of the necklace. It is from the 80s. This is a classic piece of Chanel costume jewelry.
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1980s French Modern Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold

Chanel Vintage Crystal CC Gold Chain Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Gorgeous crystal CC gold collar necklace from the house of CHANEL 100% authentic Made in France Gold-Plated and crystals Very good condition overall aside from light wear and scratch...
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Early 20th Century Chanel Necklaces

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Gold

1970's Chanel Gold Chain Sautoir Necklace with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel gold-tone chain link metal sautoir that can be worn long, or doubled up and short. Clusters of hexagonal double sided clear crystal rhinestones. Stamped and marked C...
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1970s French Contemporary Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold Medallion Charms Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Gold Medallion Coat of Arms Crest Lion Necklace. Gold toned medallions are engraved of seaside view with sailboats on water and palm tree in center and two lions with CC Breas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Silver Tone Multi-Chain CC Crest Shield Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL silver tone multi-chain necklace featuring a CC logo and crest shield medallion embellished with clear crystals. The tangled chains are from original design. Lobster clasp c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Gemstone Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel sautoir necklace featuring multi color gemstones positioned to play off of each other like the colors of the rainbow, crafted in 18k yellow gold. The necklace may ...
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1990s French Chanel Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold CC Bow Turquoise Mustard Crystal Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Bow Turquoise Mustard Crystal Necklace *Marked 05 *Made in Italy *Comes with original box -It is approximately 16″ to 23″ long. -The pendant is approximately 3″ x 2″...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Chanel Necklaces

Vintage Chanel No. 5 Rope Chain Charm Necklace 2013
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A seriously spectacular Chanel CC Charm Necklace from the Spring Summer 2013 Collection. Crafted in antiqued light gold metal. An intricately designed chunky nautical style rope chai...
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2010s Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Necklace. Genuine CC CHANEL Round LOGO Coin Necklace. Disc Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Chanel Earrings, Authentic Chanel earrings, Vintage Chanel earrings, Vintage Chanel necklace, Chanel logo, Chanel genuine Style: Avant garde Chane...
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Early 2000s Chanel Necklaces

Chanel 95P 1995 Barbie Collection Logo Plate Strass Interwoven Leather Choker
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Chanel 1995 95P Barbie Collection, iconic, rare, highly sought after. This stunning vintage CHANEL necklace features the iconic leather-woven chain in gold-tone metal, a signature ...
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1990s Chanel Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Chain Necklace With CC Pendant
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This chunky and fabulous Chanel gold plated chain necklace with large bold hanging CC pendant is marked. It is made in France Autumn of 1994. Chanel is marked on the bar part of the ...
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1990s French Modern Chanel Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 24K Gold Plated Sautoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage 24K Gold Plated Sautoir Necklace- mint condition. Wearable with everything from t shirts to evening gowns, it is a brilliant addition for any collection. Long 24 ka...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

1980s Chanel Quilted Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1980s Chanel quilted gold tone metal magnifier necklace. Can be worn single or double. Comes with original box.
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1990s French Chanel Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Gold Plated CC Logo Medallion Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This authentic fabulous vintage Chanel chunky gold plated hammered medallion chain necklace has the interlocking CC's. It is from the 1984. It...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Chanel Black and Silver Tone Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel black and silver-tone chain embellished necklace featuring a silver-tone chain, black and silver crystal embellished with mini signature interlocking CC logo, fancy and faux-p...
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2010s French Chanel Necklaces

1980s Chanel Gold Triple Chain Link Necklace with Faux Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous large Chanel necklace from the late 1980s. Triple strand gold tone chain links with large faux pearls throughout. Two large gold tone jump rings at ends with a spring ring c...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1985 Chanel Gold Tone Chain Link Necklace with Gilded Beads
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel gold tone thick chain link necklace from 1985. Six intricately detailed gilded beads on either side. Hook and eye clasp. Hanging oval stamped Chanel brand tag. Can be worn lon...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Shell & Coral CC Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel shell and coral pendant necklace. Pendant 2.5 x 2.5. Cruise 2005 collection, Comes with original box.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Necklace in Silver Metal, 2011
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Silvery metal chain necklace with a figurine representing Keira Knightley wearing the biker uniform from the Coco Mademoiselle ad. VIP gift. Additional information: Conditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Necklaces

Chanel quilted necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short golden metal quilted necklace. Jewelry from the 1990s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Len...
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1990s French Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Pearl and Enamel Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel pendant necklace with cruciform pendant on hand wire wrapped pearls. Classic Chanel tones of beige, ivory and black. Enamel pendant with black and ivory faux pearls of differ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Statement Logo Charm Necklace 2010s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning statement Chanel Logo Charm Necklace. The letters of the most famous couture House in the world dropping from a chunky chain for the ultimate in luxury style. Dress up or ...
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2010s Chanel Necklaces

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Gold, Pearl and Glass Cabochon Necklace from 1985
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel 1985 gold, pearl and glass cabochon necklace. Measuring 37.5 inches in length, the necklace is comprised of three faux Baroque pearls linked together follow...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate

CHANEL Vintage Large Light Peach Faux Pearl Necklace CC Logos, 1993
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage large light peach colour faux pearl necklace featuring two gold tone metal breaded design CC logos. From the collection N°28 (year : 1993). Jewelry ...
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20th Century French Chanel Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Codes of the House Statement Rope Necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Chanel Coco Rope Necklace. Created whilst Victoire de Castellaine was at the helm of Chanel's costume jewellery design with Lagerfeld at the head of the House desi...
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20th Century Chanel Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Chanel Rare Gold Lace Flower Pearl Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gold Lace Flower Pearl Long Necklace *Marked 08 *Made in France *Comes with original box, dustbag and ribbon -The largest pendant is approximately 3" x 2.25". -The neck...
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2010s French Artisan Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Rare Gold CC Pastel Blue Pink Flower Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gold CC Pastel Blue Pink Flower Pearl Necklace *Marked 18 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box and pouch - It is approximately 62" long. The largest flower penda...
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2010s Italian Artisan Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Pearl and Purple Crystal Satoir Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pearl and Purple Crystal Satoir Necklace is in excellent vintage condition from the 1981 collection. Rose cut purple crystals and faux pearls are situated on a...
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1980s European Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Logo Magnifier Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chanel Magnifier Pendant Necklace in gilded bronze. Heavy chain with logo emblazoned on bezel of magnifier. Double clasps allow another pendan...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gilt Fox Chain Poured Glass Collar
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel triple gilt fox chain with central pendant and clasp of ruby and emerald poured glass. Ornate hand twisted wirework surrounds each glass cabochon. 1980s France.
15" ...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

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Bronze

Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold Tassel Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare necklace is a Vintage piece of the House of CHANEL from the 80's. The necklace is conceived with a gold-plated chain. It closes with a bar and a ring. All around the chain,...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Statement No. 5 Rope Chain Charm Necklace 2013
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A seriously spectacular Chanel CC Charm Necklace from the Spring Summer 2013 Collection. Crafted in antiqued light gold metal. An intricately designed chunky nautical style rope chai...
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2010s Chanel Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Baroque Pearl & Chunky Chain Necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
The quintessential Chanel Pearl Chain Necklace. Originating from 1983, the year Lagerfeld joined the house. Crafted in gold plated metal and glass b...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Quilted Link Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned quilted link chain necklace. Hook clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indicative measurements : length approx. 40 cm (15.75 inches) / link wid...
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20th Century French Chanel Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold Crown CC Logo Long Chain Necklace, Circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Stylish Chanel Crown CC logo long necklace crafted in gold tone, a fabulous necklace worn alone as a statement piece or layered with your fine jewelry from any era 100% authentic Mad...
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Early 20th Century Chanel Necklaces

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Gold

CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Necklace With Assorted Logo Charms, 1970s/80s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Statement Chanel chain link necklace with charm stations including classic CC, horse coin, etched logo coin and logo buildings. Can be worn long or doubled. 100% authentic Stamped CH...
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Early 20th Century Chanel Necklaces

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Gold

Chanel sautoir necklace resin ball CC logo
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extremely rare sautoir necklace with 9 ball of resin with gold CC logo inclusion inside the ball. Gold color chain . Stamp Chanel 2cc5. Made in France.
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1980s Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Crystal CC Logo Necklace 2010
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderfully feminine Chanel Crystal Logo Necklace. Crafted in silver-tone metal with crystals. Featuring a Maltese cross inspired pendant set with clear and champagne coloured crystals finished with the iconic CC logo for a drop. In very good condition without damage or repair. Signed and dated 2010. Approx. adjustable 40-46cms chain and 4cm long pendant. The perfect forever style statement with the most adorable sparkle and shimmer. Established in 2016, this is a British brand that is already making a name for itself in the jewellery world both at home and internationally. With a lifelong and heartfelt love of timeless and unique jewellery, inspired by memories of her mother’s antiques emporium...
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2010s Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Blue Logo Pendant Necklace, 1993
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage 1993 gold toned chain necklace featuring a CC logo pendant hand-painted in blue with a discreet marbled effect. Spring clasp and toggle closure. From the 1993 CHANEL...
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20th Century French Chanel Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Jewelled CC Silver Tone Chain Necklace, 2018
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL silver tone double chain necklace featuring a CC logo embellished with clear crystals, crystals and glass beads. Adjustable lobster clasp closure. Laser engraving CHANEL A18...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Silver CC Opal Moon Star Pastel Bead 2 Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Opal Moon Star Pastel Bead 2 Strand Necklace *Marked 17 *Made in France *Comes with the original box and pouch -It is approximately 37" ...
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2010s French Artisan Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Black Resin CC Pendant Necklace 2009
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An uber-cool Chanel Black CC Necklace from 2009. Featuring a gold plated chain with CC hang tag and black resin disc adorned with crystals in the shape of the iconic CC motif. Signed...
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Early 2000s Chanel Necklaces

Chanel 2014 CC Plexiglass Padlock Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel 2014 CC Plexiglass Padlock Necklace, a bold and playful statement piece that exudes luxury and sophistication. This thick silver-tone chain necklace features a...
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2010s French Chanel Necklaces

Chanel 2009 Necklace in Gold Plated
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 2009 Necklace in Gold Plated PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 144359 Listing Title: Chanel 2009 Necklace in Gold Plated Condition Description: Retails for 1850 USD. In excellent condit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Necklaces

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Gold Plate

1980's Chanel Lucite & Crystal Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel iridescent Lucite choker necklace with crystal rhinestone rings. Collection 28 by Victoire de Castellane from the mid 1980s. Comes with origin...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Faux Pearl Crystal Balls CC Logo Necklace, 2014
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD silver tone chain necklace featuring faux pearls, two crystal balls, a resin cabochon link and a jewelled CC logo. Lobster clasp closure. Laser engraving C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Short Necklace of Costume Pearls & Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Short necklace with several costume pearl rows, and a glass paste and golden metal fastener. Work from the Goossens Atelier for the house of Chanel. Additi...
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1980s French Vintage Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Double Tour Pearl Tube Choker
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Unique Chanel Pearl tube choker style necklace. Minor tarnishing on the hardware details. Comes as is. Length is 72 cm.
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Early 2000s Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Pearl and Crystal Beaded Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Chanel Vintage Pearl and Crystal Beaded Necklace in excellent condition. Round pearl beads with small gold hexagon crystal beads. This...
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1980s Vintage Chanel Necklaces

CHANEL Vintage Gold Dog Tag Rue Cambon Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Beautiful vintage gold Chanel rue Cambon collar necklace 100% authentic Made in France Gold plated Very good condition overall aside from light wear and scratches throughout Measurem...
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Early 20th Century Chanel Necklaces

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Gold

CHANEL Vintage XL Quilted Gold CC Statement Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Beautiful vintage gold oversized CHANEL CC pendant chain necklace 100% authentic Made in France From the Spring 1994 Collection Very good condition overall aside from light scratches...
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Early 20th Century Chanel Necklaces

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Gold

CHANEL Vintage Large Gold Lion Leo Coin CC Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Stunning Large Gold Lion Leo Coin CC Pendant Necklace from CHANEL 100% authentic Made in France Collection 23 Gold-Plated Measurement approx.: 28 inches long Very good condition over...
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Early 20th Century Chanel Necklaces

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Gold

Chanel Gripoix & Strass CC Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Absolutely stunning Chanel Gripoix & Strass CC Pendant Necklace from the Pre-Fall 2012 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld. This gold-plated necklace features dazzling strass and glass ac...
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2010s Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Large Orange Faux Pearl Necklace, 1990
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage large orange faux pearl necklace. From the collection N°25 (year : 1990). Jewelry designer VICTOIRE DE CASTELLANE. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL 2 ...
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20th Century French Chanel Necklaces

Massive Chanel Cross designed by Victoire de Castellane
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Massive cross and necklace design by Victoire de Castellane, Unique and spectacular. A must have collectible.
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1990s French Chanel Necklaces

Chanel Gold Snake Lucite Belt/Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold snake chain belt/ necklace with three lucite logo details. Excellent condition. Collection spring 97. Comes with original box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Necklaces

Chanel necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Chanel necklaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Chanel jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Chanel pearl necklaces, from our inventory of 51, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 845 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider necklaces by Isabel Canovas, Maison Goossens for Chanel, and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. Prices for Chanel necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes.
Questions About Chanel Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel uses a variety of materials to produce costume jewelry. Most pieces are non-precious metals with resin, glass and crystal used in place of genuine pearls and gemstones. Some designs incorporate real leather or fabrics like velvet. You'll find a variety of Chanel jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term Chanel Deauville refers to one of a number of bags produced by the French luxury fashion house Chanel. The most well known is the tote bag emblazoned with the Chanel logo. In addition, the brand produced backpacks, bowling bags and makeup bags with a similar logo design. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel Deauville bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Chanel is known for its fashion accessories and trailblazing clothing designs, which first appeared in the early 1900s and promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel clothing, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is manufactured in a number of locations. The French luxury fashion house has factories in France, Italy and Spain. Their sunglasses come from a factory in Italy. You can find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Chanel sells a variety of items. The French luxury fashion house offers ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics and skin care products. In addition, Chanel is well known for its small leather goods and bags, such as its iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Chanel Reissue 2.55 is the updated version of the classic Chanel 2.55 handbag. Inspired by Coco Chanel’s original design from 1955, the Reissue 2.55 was released in 2005 as a homage to the original. The reissued version is considered more modern in design with slight modifications in the lock, leather, handle and flaps. Shop a wide range of the Chanel classic 2.55 and the Reissue 2.55 on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024
    The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.

    In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.

    Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel iridescent is a type of material used by the French luxury fashion house Chanel to produce handbags and other accessories. It is a type of calfskin with a shimmery finish. You'll find a large collection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the Chanel logo is called varies. Some people refer to it as the Coco Chanel logo, after founder Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. It was Chanel who first created the logo, incorporating her initials. Other names used for the logo include "the interlocking Cs" and "the double Cs." Shop a collection of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Any piece produced more than 20 years ago is considered vintage Chanel. This includes apparel, bags, shoes, jewelry and accessories created anytime after the French luxury fashion house's founding in 1910. Items made within the last 20 years are considered contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of vintage Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things account for what makes Chanel so special. First, the French luxury fashion house consistently chooses exceptional materials, such as supple genuine leather, wool and silk, for its pieces. During the manufacturing process, Chanel artisans perform much of the work by hand to ensure an unparalleled level of quality. Plus, Chanel has a history of shaping the fashion world with innovative designs, such as what some experts suggest was the first-ever shoulder bag and its iconic “little black dress” (a simple, spare and versatile design compared to most garments of the Jazz Age). Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags, jewelry and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The size of the Chanel GST is around 13.25 inches in length by 9.75 inches in width by 4.75 inches in depth with a strap drop of 9 inches. It is larger than the PST, which measures approximately 9.4 inches by 8.6 inches by 3.5 inches. Shop a selection of Chanel Grand Shopper Tote bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Chanel diamonds are real depends on the piece. Fine jewelry manufactured by the French luxury fashion house features high-quality genuine diamonds certified as conflict free through the Kimberley Process. Fashion jewelry may show off rhinestones or crystals instead of real diamonds. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Chanel diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, all Chanel bags are handmade.

    Authentic Chanel handbags, clutches, shoulder bags and other accessories are made in factories and ateliers located in France and regions of Italy such as Tuscany. Additionally, a town in a remote area of southern Spain called Ubrique is reportedly where luxury brands such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton source their leather products.

    The brand stamp on an authentic Chanel bag will feature a logo that is accompanied by either "Made in Italy" or "Made in France." It will never read "Made in Paris," which is used on the backplate.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To know the series of your Chanel bag, examine the first digit of the serial number and add one to whatever the number is. For example, if the serial number begins with a zero, your bag would be a first series. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    There are six Chanel collections. They are the Cruise collection (C), the Printemps collection (P), the Summer collection (S), the Métiers d’Art Collection (A), the Fall/Winter Act 1 (B) and the Fall/Winter Act 2 (K). Each year, the French luxury fashion house debuts these collections with a runway show. When comparing bags, you'll often see the collection code preceded by a number that represents the year of production. For example, a handbag labeled 22C comes from the 2022 Cruise collection. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Chanel pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can authenticate a Chanel brooch by checking the back for a little oval stamp or embossed mark. It should be noted that some of the oldest jewelry pieces were not marked, but these pieces are extremely rare and do not often come up for sale. Most of the Chanel jewelry and brooches you will find are from the 1980s or later and will include an oval tag, plate, or stamp. Shop expertly vetted Chanel jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.

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